The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 18, 2026

The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.
Heads Up! Wonderbus Weekend Route, July 30 - Aug. 1
Heads Up! Wonderbus Is Bringing Its Mobile Concert Experience Through San Diego
Born out of the pandemic, Infinium Spirits Wonderbus – a traveling concert on wheels – is bringing its one-of-a-kind concert experience to San Diego! Constructed...
TRUST Restaurant Unveils Balboa Park Inspired Cocktail Collection
TRUST Restaurant Unveils Balboa Park Inspired Cocktail Collection
TRUST Restaurant, one of San Diego’s most acclaimed neighborhood eateries helmed by owner and executive chef, Brad Wise, has unveiled a cocktail collection celebrating one...
Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey Launches Cooking Oil Line, Chefs Life
Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey Launches Cooking Oil Line, Custom Blended For Specific Cooking Techniques
Launching August 1st, Chefs Life is a line of cooking oils custom blended for the home chef by celebrity chef and restaurateur, Brian Malarkey (Top...
Fig Tree Cafe To Open In East Village On August 8th
Fig Tree Cafe To Open In East Village On August 9th
Fig Tree Cafe is slated to open its third location in East Village on August 9th! Housed in a 2,714-square-foot space along Sixth Avenue, the...
Celebrate Howl-o-Ween At The Little Italy Dog Park On October 30th!
Give A Dog Its Furever Home This Weekend At DOGust At Little Italy Dog Park
TrustedHousesitters, the largest and most trusted pet care community of its kind, is hosting a #PawtyInThePark DOGust event at the Little Italy Dog Park this...
Black Swan Initiative Hosts Gatsby Summer Gala
Black Swan Initiative To Host Unforgettable Gatsby Summer Gala
On Saturday, August 21st at 6:30PM, Black Swan Initiative will be hosting a Gatsby Summer Gala; an exclusive experience like nothing San Diego has ever...
Desert Daze Is Back For 2021 And Tickets Are On Sale Now!
Desert Daze Is Back For 2021 And Tickets Are On Sale Now!
DESERT DAZE, an annual Southern California event that has been nominated over the years by USA Today, Pollstar and NME as one of the “Best...
One Paseo's Farm Truck Brings Go-To Fresh Produce Items In Del Mar
Summer Surf Fest Coming To One Paseo
Del Mar’s favorite urban village, One Paseo, is hosting a Summer Surf Fest to celebrate San Diego surf culture and beach community. Located just a...
Father Joe Carroll’s Legacy To be Remembered During Public Celebration of Life
Father Joe Carroll’s Legacy To be Remembered During Public Celebration of Life
The public is invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Father Joe Carroll at a Celebration of Life event on August 10, 2021. Father...
The Getaway Cafe + Bar At Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay Now Open
Now Open: The Getaway Cafe + Bar At Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay
The Getaway Café + Bar is now officially open at the Sun Outdoors San Diego Bay, the newly-opened elevated RV and cottage rental resort situated...
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Launches Local Chef Dinner Series
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is launching a Local Chef Dinner Series kicking off in August with some of San Diego’s most beloved culinary...
How to Celebrate National Tequila Day In San Diego
Everyone has a tequila story they likely want to forget…but there’s always room for another one! 😉 That makes National Tequila Day on Saturday, July...
CH Projects Unveils Seneca, A Roman Holiday In San Diego
CH Projects Unveils Seneca, A Roman Holiday In San Diego
CH Projects, the team behind many of San Diego’s most iconic restaurants and bars (Born & Raised, Neighborhood, Ironside, Morning Glory) is proud to unveil...
Celebrate With Moka & Nola On International Tiger Day
Celebrate Int’l Tiger Day With Moka & Nola
Moka and Nola, the tigers, are ready to celebrate International Tiger Day on July 29, are you? These two rescued tigers and many others will mark...
Head To Barbusa For National Oyster Day And National Prosecco Day
Have A Shucking Good Time At Barbusa For National Oyster Day And National Prosecco Day
It’s widely known that oysters and prosecco, two sets of umami flavors, are a well celebrated pairing that interact perfectly. In honor of National Oyster...
Art Of Elan Presents Regeneration 2021-2022 Season
Art Of Elan’s Regeneration Celebrates 15th Season
Art of Elan is moving forward with a season dedicated to the revitalization of San Diego’s creative community and the artists and cultural institutions it...
Pacific Catch Opening In La Jolla September 2021
Coming Soon: Pacific Catch Opening In La Jolla September 2021
The famed Bay Area west coast fish house, Pacific Catch, will be coming to La Jolla, inside the Westfield UTC mall, this September!   View...
2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule Released
2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Schedule Released
Feld Entertainment, Inc. has announced the schedule for the upcoming 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship season. The 17-race schedule returns to its traditional weekend...
Coastal Roots Farm Introduces 2022 Farm Film & Music Series Line-up
Coastal Roots Farm Creates Farm Film & Music Series
Coastal Roots Farm – a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center in Encinitas, Calif. – announces new Farm Film & Music Series designed to...
NEW Aperol Spritz Bar + Summertime Cocktail Programs
Must-Try Cocktail Programs To Keep You Cool This Summer, San Diego!
It’s that time of year in San Diego when an uptick in panic purchases of fans and portable AC units occurs. It’s also a time...
Thousands To Gather At SD Loyal's Pride Night
Thousands Expected To Gather At SD Loyal’s Pride Night
SD Loyal, in partnership with SD Pride, will host its Pride night at Torero Stadium against Phoenix Rising FC as the club continues its unbeaten...
Mavericks Beach Club Hosting Post Pride Drag Show
Mavericks Beach Club Hosting Post Pride Drag Show
On Monday, July 19th, Mavericks Beach Club will be hosting the BIGGEST post pride party in San Diego!   View this post on Instagram  ...
Little Italy Summer Events Lineup Includes SD Padres Italian Heritage Nights & More
Little Italy Summer Events Lineup Includes SD Padres Italian Heritage Nights & More
Little Italy is back in full swing and ready to bring on the bright sunny San Diego summers we all know and love. From dancing...
Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi Opens In San Diego
On Monday, July 19th, Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi, California’s largest revolving sushi restaurant, opens in the Convoy District.   View this post on Instagram...
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